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Standoff ends with arrest after Newport News shooting

Posted at 4:30 AM, May 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-16 21:24:25-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 800 block of Old Oyster Point Road Wednesday night, which lead to a standoff with a 36-year-old man.

According to officials, dispatch received a call at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday for a 23-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.

The suspect, Michael Keller, was in a tactical situation with police. Around 9 a.m., police said Keller was taken into custody. He was arrested at the Signature Contracting LLC, located in the 11300 block of Canon Boulevard.

Police determined that the shooting occurred outside and across the street from Hoss's Deli. The victim was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries.

There is no further information at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887) or submit a tip through P3 Tips.

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